Do pool cleaners need a booster pump?
When equipping yourself to maintain your swimming pool, one question often comes up: do you need a pressure pump to operate a pool robot? The answer depends on the type of robot you are using. Today, the vast majority of high-performance, modern models, such as the electric robots in the Beatbot AquaSense range, operate completely autonomously. On the other hand, some hydraulic models, notably the classic Polaris models, do require a dedicated booster pump. To choose the right equipment and avoid installation errors, it is essential to understand the difference between these two types of robots... and why wireless and electric models now dominate the market.
Hydraulic booster robots: an old technology
Pressure washers, such as those of the Polaris brand, use water sent at high pressure via an external pump to move and suck up impurities. This system requires the addition of an independent booster pump, which is often noisy, energy-consuming and expensive to install. While this technology was common in the 1990s and 2000s, it is now tending to disappear, replaced by electric robots. In addition to the extra cost of the pump, these models have several disadvantages: no smart navigation, random cleaning, constant need for the filtration system to be running, etc. Their efficiency largely depends on the hydraulic power provided. That is why they are no longer recommended as a first option.Electric robots: zero overpressure, 100% autonomy
In contrast, electric robots are completely independent of the pool's filtration system. They have their own drive motor and an internal suction pump. No need for a pressure pump or connection to the skimmer or main drain. Simply place them in the water, start the cycle... and leave them to work.Cordless models such as the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro or the AquaSense 2 Ultra go even further: they run on a high-capacity battery, recharge on a vertical stand without a cable, and ensure complete cleaning thanks to their HybridSense™ smart navigation combined with an on-board camera. It is the most modern, the simplest... and the most efficient solution.
- Purchase and installation costs: several hundred euros saved.
- Energy consumption: because a booster pump is very energy-intensive.
- Noise and vibrations: additional with each cleaning.
Fully compatible with all types of pool
Unlike pressure-boosting robots, which are often limited by the hydraulic configuration, electric robots are compatible with almost all types of pool. The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra, for example, works perfectly in tiled, liner, polyester shell or painted concrete pools. It adapts to flat bottoms, compound slopes and stairs, and also cleans the walls and waterline with the same efficiency. Its HybridSense™ AI system maps your pool from the first cycle to adapt its route and maximise cleaning coverage. This level of technology is completely absent from conventional overpressure models.And for the surface? No need for any connections either
To complete your maintenance, there is no need to connect a hose either: Beatbot's iSkim Ultra, a solar surface cleaner, floats on the surface of the pool to capture leaves, pollen and debris before they sink. No cables, no connections, and no hassle. It operates completely autonomously thanks to solar energy, and ensures continuous cleanliness of the surface without the need for additional equipment.Modern, simple and hassle-free technology
In an age of autonomous, smart and wireless robots, booster pumps are clearly a thing of the past. Electric robots such as the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Pro or Ultra are proving to be reliable, easy-to-use and much more economical solutions in the long term. They clean more efficiently, can be installed in seconds, and do not depend on any additional system. For complete, silent and efficient maintenance – from the bottom to the surface – Beatbot robots and their smart ecosystem completely free you from the constraints of the past. No more overpressure... make way for freedom.Published on 01/04/2025
